Alamo Mission
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The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was the site of the Battle of th
The chapel of the Alamo Mission is known as the "Shrine of Texas Liberty"
This is one of the first drawings depicting the Misión San Antonio de Valero. It was created in 1838 by Mary Maverick and shows statues within the niches.
1854 drawing – The Alamo chapel would have looked something like this in the 1830s
The Fall of the Alamo, painted by Theodore Gentilz in 1844, depicts the final assault
Battle of the Alamo
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The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the
James Bowie arrived at the Alamo Mission on January 19 with orders to destroy the complex. He instead became the garrison's co-commander.
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna led Mexican troops into Texas in 1836.